Working with Couples to Successfully Untie the Knot
At Northeast Ohio Family Law and Mediation LLC, we understand that divorce can be challenging, but it does not have to be a battle. We recognize the value of preserving friendly relationships during and after divorce, especially for those who will continue to raise children. By working together, we tailor settlements to reflect our clients’ needs and interests in order to close one chapter with dignity and embark on a new beginning with peace of mind.
Topics for Discussion
Property Division. We identify and review the marital estate including real estate, financial accounts, retirement benefits, investments, credit cards, and other debts. We discuss different options for splitting the marital property including a house buyout or sale, retirement division or offset, and separating other finances including the timing of such.
Separate Property. We help our clients identify and review separate property interests including premarital monies, gifts, inheritance, personal injury damages, and assets under a prenuptial agreement along with collecting documents to verify. We help our clients navigate discussions on these topics including their impact on a comprehensive resolution.
Spousal Support. When spousal support is requested, we assist our clients in gathering information to negotiate a reasonable amount and period, including their budgets and plans for supporting two households. We take a comprehensive approach by appreciating the issues from both sides and coming up with creative compromises to attain a doable result for both parties.
Children. We believe that children are the heart of every decision. We help our clients construct a detailed shared parenting plan to promote a positive co-parenting relationship and communication. Click here to learn more about Custody and Shared Parenting.
Personal Property and Pets. Based on experience, we know personal belongings and pets can be just as important as money. We provide best practices for dividing these items, including the living arrangements and division of expenses for dogs, cats, and family pets.
Examples of Successful Divorce Mediations
Short-Term Marriage with Children.
The parties were married for a short period, were both employed, and had two young children. Through mediation, the parties were able to achieve a fair resolution that entailed jointly selling their house, paying off credit cards, and dividing the proceeds equally to purchase new residences.
Creative Property Division and Spousal Support.
The parties were married for many years and the children finished high school. The parties agreed on one party keeping the house with a buyout; dividing the retirement benefits after allocating premarital monies; and exchanging a fixed amount of spousal support and sharing college expenses.
Gray Divorce with Inheritance.
The parties had a long-term marriage. One party was retired, while the other party was still employed. The parties agreed on keeping their respective inheritances, dividing the investment and retirement accounts to their mutual satisfaction, and, based on the division of accounts, waiving spousal support.
Short Term Marriage with Children.
The parties were married for a short period, were both employed, and had two young children. Through mediation, the parties were able to achieve a fair resolution that entailed jointly selling their house, paying off credit cards, and dividing the proceeds equally to purchase new residences.
Creative Property Division and Spousal Support.
The parties were married for many years and the children finished high school. The parties agreed on one party keeping the house with a buyout; dividing the retirement benefits after allocating premarital monies; and exchanging a fixed amount of spousal support and sharing college expenses.
Gray Divorce with Inheritance.
The parties had a long-term marriage. One party was retired, while the other party was still employed. The parties agreed on keeping their respective inheritances, dividing the investment and retirement accounts to their mutual satisfaction, and, based on the division of accounts, waiving spousal support.
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Learn more about the benefits of mediation and discover how this approach may help you. Please call us at 440-696-0550 or email us to get started.